Real Estate Quality Control
Resume:
Lynn L. Stafford
*** ***** ****** *****, *******, MN 55003
abhwjf@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Attorney experienced in the areas of compliance, document coding and
review, discovery, litigation preparation, research, writing briefs and
memos. Demonstrated strength in the areas of problem solving and project
management. Articulate and persuasive; highly effective in communicating
at all levels within an organization.
Bar admission: Minnesota.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Contract Attorney
2008 - present
Provide contract legal services to top law firms including: witness kit
preparation, due diligence review of contracts, e-document discovery,
preparation of materials for depositions and trials and quality control
reviews of work previously completed.
Washington County Legal Aid & Volunteer Lawyer's Network
2008 - present
Volunteer Attorney
Providing legal research and consultations for both the Civil Legal Clinic
and Family Law Clinic. Volunteer Attorney for debt collection cases,
writing letters to creditors.
Attorney - Self Employed
2008 - present
Legal representation for private clients in the areas of real estate law,
employment law, wills, child support, debt collection, guardianship,
trademark and copyright issues, and legal research for pro-se
representation.
Senior Law Center, Legal Aid Society, Norfolk, VA
2006 - 2007
Legal Extern
Performed legal research and drafted memos for staff attorneys on cases
involving contract issues, statute of frauds, consumer law, and social
security law. Conducted investigations and client interviews for pending
cases. Performed title and lien searches and obtained other documents from
the Clerk of Court's Office. Represented clients for social security
benefits hearings and drafted warrants of detinue (for recovery of stolen
property). Assisted with a contested divorce trial and observed court
proceedings. All clients were age 65 and older and services were provided
at no cost.
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. Bancorp Investments & Insurance Services, Minneapolis, MN
1999 - 2005
Compliance Analyst and Marketing Principal
Reviewed and approved all advertising materials and seminars prior to
release to the public. Developed and maintained a tracking system and
recordkeeping procedures for all items reviewed by the Advertising
Compliance Team. Provided daily consultation to senior management and
employees on advertising compliance issues. Filed reviews with FINRA for
comment and approval. Researched insurance regulations from multiple
states as well as SEC, MSRB, FINRA regulations for law changes, and made
corresponding changes to the corporate compliance manual and procedures.
Received 23 recognition certificates for work excellence.
League of Minnesota Cities, St. Paul, MN
1996 - 1999
Research Analyst/Paralegal
Served as the League of Minnesota Cities' representative on the Business
Retention & Expansion Program and the Minnesota Census 2000
Committee.Conducted legal research for city officials on various issues
concerning Minnesota city governance including: zoning and land use
planning, open meeting laws, tax increment financing, competitive bidding,
and economic development. Research resources included Minnesota Statues,
case law, charters and ordinances from other cities, and general
information from other cities nationwide. Wrote articles for Minnesota
Cities Magazine, and drafted a model ordinance regulating public dancing.
EDUCATION
Regent University School of Law, Virginia Beach, VA
2008
Juris Doctor
Student activities included Student Ambassador Program; VITA (Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance); Secretary, Business Transactions Law Society;
Habitat for Humanity; ABA - Student Division. Recipient of a Virginia Law
Foundation Grant for work with The Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia
Inver Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN
1994
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK
1991
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Advising the Disadvantage Client, E-Discovery, Trial Practice, Juvenile
Law, Tax Increment Financing, Debt Collection, Immigration Law,
Intellectual Property and Real Estate.
FINRA Licenses: Series 7, 63, 66, 53 & 24 and Minnesota Health and Life
Insurance Licenses (lapsed in 2007).
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